Blind on widgeon

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Aaron thomson

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Started getting the boat ready to be grassed up. I’m using this fencing and plan on weaving chord grass through it. I left a flap of it attached that I can grass and pull over me while hunting and I’m later out in the boat and can roll up when needed. There is some separation between the bumper rail and the boat. What would be the best way to fix that? Any grassing tips and blind tips would be greatly appreciated!
-Aaron
 

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Aaron

First thing I'd do is probe with an ice pic or screw driver to see if water got in and damaged the wood. Is there a screw visible to tighten the gap? If there is no water damage I would get some thickened epoxy in there, or 3M 5200, and then tighten the screw. After that wipe away the squeeze out and continue grassing. If there are no screws to tighten I'd use ratchet straps to apply pressure to close the gap after getting your adhesive in there. Or I'd sink some screws and then after it cures back them out and patch over the holes. What you are after is sealing up the area to prevent water intrusion.
 
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Aaron thomson said:
Started getting the boat ready to be grassed up. I’m using this fencing and plan on weaving chord grass through it. I left a flap of it attached that I can grass and pull over me while hunting and I’m later out in the boat and can roll up when needed. There is some separation between the bumper rail and the boat. What would be the best way to fix that? Any grassing tips and blind tips would be greatly appreciated!
-Aaron
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Aaron~

I agree with Eric's approach. I might, though, use a caulk instead. As you do not need the adhesive properties of either epoxy or 3M 5200, you might try a good paintable window caulk (in brown or grey!). Both the rubrails and the lifting handles look like they are starved for a bedding compound. Ultimately - perhaps in the off-season - you may want to remove and refasten both. I am a fan of the 5200 for such bedding as it forms a rubber-like consistency whose flexibility can mean longer wear, in my experience.

All the best,

SJS
 
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